Island Paradise
606 · #5BC1A9 · LRV 44 — cool blue-green tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Hidden Gem14
- 2Van Courtland Blue31
- 3Island Paradise44
- 4Wedgewood Gray50
- 5Refresh59
What Color Is Island Paradise, Really?
Island Paradise reads as a cool blue-green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 606 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Island Paradise
Island Paradise is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
How Lighting Changes Island Paradise
Island Paradise sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Most complaints about Island Paradise are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Benjamin Moore 606 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | SynergySW 6938 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.8 | 43 | Color page → |
| Behr | KauaiP430-4 · Behr | 1.7 | 46 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Blue EnergyM258 · Valspar | 1.7 | 40.8 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Tropical TidePPG1229-4 · PPG / Glidden | 2.3 | 47 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Glazed Teal130-5DB · Dutch Boy | 3.1 | 45 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | Cotswold GreenHGSW 1304 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 3.5 | 41 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Island Paradise within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #5BC1A9 in HSL space. Pair Island Paradise with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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